Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 87 Howard St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,150 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.188 acres (8,202 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $620,000 (Jul 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $11,924 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:010.0-0000-0312.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:010.0-0000-0312.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,150 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,092 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,594 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,594 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,202 sqft (0.188 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 380000000020 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 87 HOWARD ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-3314 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S15 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 334100 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 87 HOWARD ST, READING, MA 01867-3314 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2009148845 |
| Deed Book / Page | 53299 / 160 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Reading Town |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,924.00 (-1.2%) | $1,046,900 (+1.66%) Land $543,900 Building $503,000 | $1,172,110 (-12.45%) |
| 2024 | $12,069.00 (+6.25%) | $1,029,800 (+14.14%) Land $535,000 Building $494,800 | $1,338,740 |
| 2023 | $11,359.00 | $902,200 Land $468,700 Building $433,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | READING WATER DEPARTMENT (MWRA) serves 26,262 people · EPA ID MA3246000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli not recorded as resolved · Oct 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 356 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: Radiate Holdings, T-Mobile USA.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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